Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...

Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, can cause an uncontrolled urgency to urinate, increased visits to the bathroom, and accidental leakage. Different medical conditions, aging, and ...

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...

Black plastic used in kitchen utensils can contain trace chemicals from electronic waste, and single use containers can be especially difficult to recycle. Plastic is being increasingly ...

A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of ...

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device ...

It's a disturbing thought: At this very moment, tiny crumbs of plastic are trickling through our bodies, a parade of unwelcome houseguests ready to take up residence in some tissue or organ.

The shocking picture shows a man stuffing a large plastic bag thought to contain the victim's body into the boot of a car. The man is seen in the distance carrying a large plastic bag thought to ...

An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change. Globally, 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced each year ...

If you’re taking stock of your kitchen tools, a cursory scan around the room will probably reveal a common trend: black plastic. “Black plastic is in virtually every kitchen in America ...